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2.7 miles
Distance
381 ft
Climb
-852 ft
Descent
00:53:47
Avg time
-474 ft
Altitude change
4,148 ft
Altitude min
4,995 ft
Altitude max
4,622 ft
Altitude start
4,147 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-24%
Grade max
37%
Grade min
3,681 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,588 ft
Distance flat
00:53:47
Avg time

Pofadder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Van Gaalen MTB & Running Trails @ Skeerpoort
    Skeerpoort
  • AKA
    Pofadder DH
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95287 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48895 in E-Biking
    • #61839 in Trail Running
    • #134180 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Pofadder is a 4 km moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Skeerpoort. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a extreme overall physical rating with a 116 m black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 53 minutes to complete this trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pofadder

        ▼ Where is Pofadder located?
        Pofadder is located in Van Gaalen MTB & Running Trails @ Skeerpoort, Skeerpoort, South Africa. It is part of the Van Gaalen MTB & Running Trails @ Skeerpoort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -25.81474, 27.80242.
        ▼ How hard is Pofadder?
        Pofadder is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pofadder?
        Pofadder has 381 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 852 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,148 ft to 4,995 ft.
        ▼ Is Pofadder a point to point trail?
        Pofadder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pofadder?
        Pofadder is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pofadder?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pofadder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pofadder?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pofadder are:
        • February (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Pofadder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pofadder are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pofadder?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 56 minutes to ride Pofadder. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pofadder?
        Pofadder is a moderately popular trail. There have been 79 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 68 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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